An expert says drones could help farmers improve the bottom line, but there are obstacles to adoption of the technology. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received …
What’s Up and What’s Down in Planted Acreage This Year
Thursday, USDA released their June planted acreage reports with numbers coming our on a variety of crops. So Rob Johansson, USDA Chief Economist, gives us a quick review of what crops are seeing less acreage this season and what crops are seeing more. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …
Senate to Vote on GMO Labeling Bill Wednesday
U.S. Senate leadership has scheduled a vote next week on ending debate on the GMO labeling bill. The cloture vote is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday, according to the Senate schedule. The bill needs 60 votes for approval to end debate and head for final passage, before moving to the House of Representatives. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board …
Peanut Acreage Is Down 4 Percent
When it comes to the planted acreage reports released today, USDA notes peanut acreage is down 4Â percent compared to last year. Tyron Spearman has the numbers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Cotton Acreage Is Up 17 Percent
USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) released its June planted acreage reports today, and Angie Considine with NASS in Washington, D.C. says cotton acreage is up for 2016. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record …
Early Bird Registration Ends Today for Peanut Conference
The Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference is coming up July 21-23 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. But the Early Bird Registration deadline is today, June 30. Joy Crosby, with the Georgia Peanut Commission, invites growers from across the Southeast to attend as a variety of topics will be discussed. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Senate GMO Labeling Bill Clears First Hurdle
The U.S. Senate Wednesday night cleared a procedural vote on the GMO labeling compromise by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Pat Roberts. The Senate voted 68-29 in favor of the vote, clearing the way for considerations on the Senate floor. Stabenow, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Agriculture Committee, says the bill “will have the votes” to pass the Senate, likely …
Farm Bureau Wants Tweaks to Drone Rules
Agriculture should be one of the largest industries to benefit from the new drone rules issued last week from the Federal Aviation Administration. The American Farm Bureau says it will continue working with the FAA to tweak certain restrictions in the rules. The Farm Bureau suggested several changes to FAA rules, including not requiring drones be Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
ASTA Continues to Watch GMO Legislation
Supporters of the Genetically Modified Organism labeling agreement reached on June 23rd are hoping it gets to the Senate floor this week, but the schedule is full. Many food and agriculture groups are asking members to contact their senators and tell them to support the GMO labeling bill. American Seed Trade Association CEO, Andy Lavigne, knows the Senate measure would …
Cotton Board Caucuses Give Opportunity For New Growers to Lead the Industry
From the Cotton Board: (MEMPHIS, TN) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on The Cotton Board. A large class of nominees are needed to fill 17 member and 17 alternate positions for vacancies representing cotton producers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, as well …